HIKERS OF THE SKYLINE TRAIL

Looking for a delicious home cooked meal and a good sleep in a private cabin after a long days hike on the Skyline Trail?
Come and enjoy the comfort of Shovel Pass Lodge. We will freight in your duffel bags on packhorses and it will be waiting for you upon your arrival at the Lodge. ( NEW FREIGHTING SCHEDULE FOR 2008). Then use our camp as a base to undertake day hikes to the surrounding alpine basins and ridges.

The camp is located 14.5 miles (22 km) from the Maligne Lake trailhead on the Skyline trail, just below Big Shovel Pass, near Curator Lake. Most hikers complete the Skyline hiking route departing our camp for the Maligne Canyon trailhead, 17 miles (27 km) distant. The entire Skyline Trail route crosses 3 passes from 7000-8000 ft in elevation. This is a well maintain and signed route, known as one of Jasper’s most magnificent as 2/3 of the trail is either at or above tree line.

A shuttle bus service from Maligne Canyon trailhead to Maligne Lake trailhead is ran by Maligne Tours. We recommend that you book your shuttle from Maligne Canyon to Maligne Lake and leave a car at Maligne Canyon trailhead. That way, you will have a vehicle waiting for you at the end of your trip. Early booking with Maligne tours is suggested, as seating is limited.

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What to bring

All bed linen is provided in cabins so hikers need only bring their personal items such as change of footwear, clothes, etc. While all food and beverages are included in our rates, we are not licensed. Our packers would however, be happy to freight in any personal alcoholic beverages. The weight restriction on personal duffel is 15 pounds (6.8Kg) in soft bags only, no frame packs please.

Freighting

Skyline Trail Rides specialized in horse-assisted hiking in Jasper National Park. Let our packers and horse string freight your duffle into any backcountry region of Jasper Park or the Willmore Wildeness. We can also provide a cook tent and meal service for hiking groups. Please contact us for rates and availability.

Skyline Trail Rides Ltd
PO Box 207
Jasper, Alberta Canada
T0E 1E0
Phone: 1-888-852-7787 or 780-852-4215
Fax: 780-865-1553